The riddle “If I drink, I die. If I eat, I am alive. What am I?” has a simple answer: fire. Fire needs oxygen to burn, so if it drinks water, it will be extinguished and die. However, if it eats something flammable, such as wood or paper, it will continue to burn and stay alive.
This riddle is a fun way to teach children about the importance of oxygen for fire. It can also be used as a metaphor for other things in life that need oxygen to survive, such as plants and animals.